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Is NTU a good choice for pursuing B.eng(Mechanical Engineering )

I've received a conditional offer letter from NTU and now I'm too curious to know whether I'm making a right choice or not... and moreover I'm from India and I don't know a lot about Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, so I'll be very grateful if I get to know

How's NTU ?
Is Nottingham very welcoming for International Students ?
How's NTU's faculties ?
Is the job market good for engineering students there?
Will get placement after the completion of m
Original post
by arizzeri
I've received a conditional offer letter from NTU and now I'm too curious to know whether I'm making a right choice or not... and moreover I'm from India and I don't know a lot about Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, so I'll be very grateful if I get to know
How's NTU ?
Is Nottingham very welcoming for International Students ?
How's NTU's faculties ?
Is the job market good for engineering students there?
Will get placement after the completion of m


Before I advise further, have you applied to any other universities?

Reply 2

Original post
by 04MR17
Before I advise further, have you applied to any other universities?

university of east London & Ruskin university
Original post
by arizzeri
university of east London & Ruskin university


Have you had responses from either of these or just NTU so far?

Reply 4

Original post
by 04MR17
Have you had responses from either of these or just NTU so far?

got conditional offer letter from them too
Original post
by arizzeri
university of east London & Ruskin university


By UK standards NTU is an average engineering faculty reputation wise, I don’t mean this as a bad thing, nothing wrong with the university but it doesn’t have the strongest research, industrial connections or reputation but it also wont hold you back no one would raise any issues with the university. For universities of similar stature and entry standards Brunel, Oxford Brookes, Hertfordshire & Coventry for mechanical engineering have good links with certain industries & great places to take a look at if you’re trying to boost employability at a similar entry competitiveness.
The engineering industry is generally quite good in the UK, and you can generally quite reasonably get a very well compensated job, and if you are motivated and find the right opportunities & industries there can be excellent financial upside (particularly in mid career). The important thing is building valuable skills & getting exposure to projects that add value to your Cv. Often lots of graduates fail to have built solid skills at university then struggle to get a job, but you can control this.

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by mnot
By UK standards NTU is an average engineering faculty reputation wise, I don’t mean this as a bad thing, nothing wrong with the university but it doesn’t have the strongest research, industrial connections or reputation but it also wont hold you back no one would raise any issues with the university. For universities of similar stature and entry standards Brunel, Oxford Brookes, Hertfordshire & Coventry for mechanical engineering have good links with certain industries & great places to take a look at if you’re trying to boost employability at a similar entry competitiveness.
The engineering industry is generally quite good in the UK, and you can generally quite reasonably get a very well compensated job, and if you are motivated and find the right opportunities & industries there can be excellent financial upside (particularly in mid career). The important thing is building valuable skills & getting exposure to projects that add value to your Cv. Often lots of graduates fail to have built solid skills at university then struggle to get a job, but you can control this.

then should I go for NTU ??
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by arizzeri
then should I go for NTU ??


That's not a question we are going to answer for you :wink:

We offer help and advice, you have the decision.

ARU, UEL and NTU are all geographically quite different places. I would think first of all about whether you'd want to be in London or not. Is money a factor for you?
Original post
by arizzeri
then should I go for NTU ??


As @04MR17 says, you have the decision. I provided my thoughts & what I thought you might find helpful.

Nottingham is a great city, very sociable (lots of bars/clubs/restaurants) & the universities are very sporty, there is also a lot of greenery & hiking around the city (such as the Peak District), and easily commutable via train to central London in less than 2 hours. It is also very hilly.

Does it offer what you want from the university or city… I can’t say.

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Original post
by 04MR17
That's not a question we are going to answer for you :wink:
We offer help and advice, you have the decision.
ARU, UEL and NTU are all geographically quite different places. I would think first of all about whether you'd want to be in London or not. Is money a factor for you?

yeah money is the factor .. that's y I'm not applying for other universities
Original post
by arizzeri
yeah money is the factor .. that's y I'm not applying for other universities

Well I'd guess that the cost of living in Nottingham will be markedly cheaper than Cambridge or East London, but it's definitely worth researching.

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Original post
by 04MR17
Well I'd guess that the cost of living in Nottingham will be markedly cheaper than Cambridge or East London, but it's definitely worth researching.

so should I go for mechanical engineering in uk? as I've already done my diploma in mechanical engineering and have quite interest in manufacturing , design and thermal engineering ... so will it be beneficial for me if I pursue the b.eng course from NTU?? and moreover my uncle lives in Loughborough so accommodation won't be a problem...

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